US Bridges

Ashwood Boulevard over Powell Creek

Fair

Albemarle County, Virginia · 0.10FR1673 0.30TO1696 · Structure no. 000000000027259

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
686
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashwood Boulevard over Powell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ashwood Boulevard over Powell Creek in Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 686 vehicles a day, projected to reach 779 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesAshwood Boulevard
CrossesPowell Creek
Location0.10FR1673 0.30TO1696
RouteCounty Highway 1670
Coordinates38.10621, -78.43477
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2018)
Projected traffic779 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashwood Boulevard over Powell Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashwood Boulevard over Powell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Ashwood Boulevard over Powell Creek carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Ashwood Boulevard over Powell Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ashwood Boulevard over Powell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.